R 100 RT

1994 BMW R 100 RT Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Positioned in BMW's motorcycle lineup, the 1994 BMW R 100 RT relies on a 979 cc (59.7 cu in) two cylinder boxer, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 60 HP (43.8 kW) at 6,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 74.5 Nm (55 lb-ft) at 3,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox. With a specific output of 61.3 HP per liter and a 3,000 rpm working window between peak torque (3,500 rpm) and peak power (6,500 rpm), the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.

On the scales, the R 100 RT measures 214 kg (472 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.28 HP/kg (3.57 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 807 mm (31.8 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance. The 22-liter (5.8 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.

Within MotoLibrary's BMW archive, this model family spans 15 indexed model years from 1978 to 1996, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.